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Sacramento rapper and convicted gang member Mozzy now one of the music industry's most-wanted commoditesnew

Mozzy is poised to become the biggest rapper ever out of Sacramento. And yet the troubled past that informs his raps and fuels his success might also lead to his demise.
Sacramento News & Review  |  Blake Gillespie  |  03-21-2016  |  Music

Music Companies Use 'Mafia' Strategies to Crack Down on Local Businessesnew

ASCAP, which touts itself as a performance-rights organization, has developed quite a reputation in Sacramento. Local business owners have complained of receiving unsolicited bills that demand immediate payment, repeat phone calls and visits from sales representatives, and even a bit of intimidation regarding fines and lawsuits.
Sacramento News & Review  |  Nick Miller  |  07-02-2009  |  Music

What Rhymes With Suck?new

Since its inception, rap has gone from eloquent to total shit. Just plain dumb. Here's how.
Sacramento News & Review  |  Josh Fernandez  |  08-03-2007  |  Music

Hater Baitersnew

How does Sacramento really feel about its hip-hop scene?
Sacramento News & Review  |  Josh Fernandez  |  06-28-2007  |  Music

Music Piracy = The New Terrorism?new

Is the war on terror in Iraq or in your iPod?
Sacramento News & Review  |  Nicholas Miller  |  03-16-2006  |  Music

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